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Interpreting OSHA's many gray areas
Note: All information is drawn from OSHA's Web site (www.osha.gov), including Standards and "Letters of Interpretation."
What OSHA standard covers first aid?
Medical and First Aid is covered by OSHA standard 1910.151, Medical services and first aid. The standard states: "The employer shall ensure the ready availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on matters of plant health. In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace that is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render first aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available."
How does OSHA define first aid?
First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred. It often consists of a one-time, short-term treatment and requires little technology or training to administer.
New definitions are included for medical treatment and first...